12/3 Back Day Even Better Day?

I don't know why, but I'm liking back day more and more every week. I think it's because of the back/arm pumps but idk, I just like it. lol

I switched out WG Seated Rows for Underhand BB Rows because I've maxed out the Seated row machine here at the uni gym, we don't really have a WG Row station, just sit on the floor at the cable machine. Today was my normal carb day, I'm going to start posting a screenshot from MFP this week. I'm not neccessarily being spot on at my carb number, just eating until I can't eat more, but going on feel. I think I was adding a little too much fat for a couple weeks, so I'm playing around with numbers to see where I like my levels at.

Back Workout!

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 115x9 (lowered weight a little and focused more on the stretch and contraction)

I don't know why, but I'm liking back day more and more every week. I think it's because of the back/arm pumps but idk, I just like it. lol

I switched out WG Seated Rows for Underhand BB Rows because I've maxed out the Seated row machine here at the uni gym, we don't really have a WG Row station, just sit on the floor at the cable machine. Today was my normal carb day, I'm going to start posting a screenshot from MFP this week. I'm not neccessarily being spot on at my carb number, just eating until I can't eat more, but going on feel. I think I was adding a little too much fat for a couple weeks, so I'm playing around with numbers to see where I like my levels at.

Back Workout!

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 115x9 (lowered weight a little and focused more on the stretch and contraction)

I don't know why, but I'm liking back day more and more every week. I think it's because of the back/arm pumps but idk, I just like it. lol

I switched out WG Seated Rows for Underhand BB Rows because I've maxed out the Seated row machine here at the uni gym, we don't really have a WG Row station, just sit on the floor at the cable machine. Today was my normal carb day, I'm going to start posting a screenshot from MFP this week. I'm not neccessarily being spot on at my carb number, just eating until I can't eat more, but going on feel. I think I was adding a little too much fat for a couple weeks, so I'm playing around with numbers to see where I like my levels at.

Back Workout!

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 115x9 (lowered weight a little and focused more on the stretch and contraction)

Increased vascularity
-Surprised me because I thought I had bad vein genes lol
-Forearms are starting to map out

Increased strength
-I haven't upped weights much yet, however I'm able to get more reps
-Upping weights next week

More stamina in the gym
-Added exercises a couple times because I'm not fully exhausted even after failure on multiple exercises
-Could probably 2 a days because I don't get the major DOMs I usually do
-Skipped my off day today and worked out and didn't even notice a difference

Thick and full muscles, with intense pumps during the gym
-Filling out the arms and chest in shirts that looked big a couple weeks ago
-Tris look huge and defined, along with everything else. I just notice them the most!

Alpha male metality
-I am Alpha like every other miscer,, so no change there

Increased vascularity
-Surprised me because I thought I had bad vein genes lol
-Forearms are starting to map out

Increased strength
-I haven't upped weights much yet, however I'm able to get more reps
-Upping weights next week

More stamina in the gym
-Added exercises a couple times because I'm not fully exhausted even after failure on multiple exercises
-Could probably 2 a days because I don't get the major DOMs I usually do
-Skipped my off day today and worked out and didn't even notice a difference

Thick and full muscles, with intense pumps during the gym
-Filling out the arms and chest in shirts that looked big a couple weeks ago
-Tris look huge and defined, along with everything else. I just notice them the most!

Alpha male metality
-I am Alpha like every other miscer,, so no change there

ive definately have noticed increased strength since starting my Massularia... it started about 2 weeks in

Increased vascularity
-Surprised me because I thought I had bad vein genes lol
-Forearms are starting to map out

Increased strength
-I haven't upped weights much yet, however I'm able to get more reps
-Upping weights next week

More stamina in the gym
-Added exercises a couple times because I'm not fully exhausted even after failure on multiple exercises
-Could probably 2 a days because I don't get the major DOMs I usually do
-Skipped my off day today and worked out and didn't even notice a difference

Thick and full muscles, with intense pumps during the gym
-Filling out the arms and chest in shirts that looked big a couple weeks ago
-Tris look huge and defined, along with everything else. I just notice them the most!

Alpha male metality
-I am Alpha like every other miscer,, so no change there

Increased vascularity
-Surprised me because I thought I had bad vein genes lol
-Forearms are starting to map out

Increased strength
-I haven't upped weights much yet, however I'm able to get more reps
-Upping weights next week

More stamina in the gym
-Added exercises a couple times because I'm not fully exhausted even after failure on multiple exercises
-Could probably 2 a days because I don't get the major DOMs I usually do
-Skipped my off day today and worked out and didn't even notice a difference

Thick and full muscles, with intense pumps during the gym
-Filling out the arms and chest in shirts that looked big a couple weeks ago
-Tris look huge and defined, along with everything else. I just notice them the most!

Alpha male metality
-I am Alpha like every other miscer,, so no change there

Holy positive effects! Lmao miscers are so alpha brah. Good to hear about vascularity as well, it's tough to bring out with some people.

Rear Delt Pec Deck FliesNote: These are going to be my new go-to for Rear Delts
W/U: 50x12
W/U: 70x11
Working: 100x11Note2: Never done these before, didn't know what weight to start with. Now I know. Will start ~90 next week

12/5 Legs: A new exercise arises

So I was getting really frustrated with the lack of growth I have been experiencing in my legs since I started bulking. BRB Calves as big as my thighs. So I decided to try squatting again. For those of you in for the ride on my Glycobol log, I injured my knee, and as a result, I haven't squatted in MONTHS. My best then IIRC was 225x8. I've been leg pressing my brains out for a while, here is my first workout back to squatting

Also, I increased my first warm up set reps to 20, trying to get more fatigue and stress on the muscles.

12/6 Chest Day: The real Massularia test

So One of the claims of Massularia is increased recovery time. I decided today to put that to the test and go ahead and go 5 on and hit chest again today. So No rest days since last chest workout at all. I honestly didn't expect it to go well, but.................it did I did seitch out Incline DB Press for Flat DB just because I felt like switching it up a bit. Also added pec dec flies and an extra 2 bicep exercises. Holy FUARK I am still pumped and I got done about 9 hours ago!

12/8 Back day

Yesterday was my off day, no carbs and I ate a pound and a half of rotisserie chicken for dinner. Weighed in today at 186. So 10 days and around a pound gained. Arms measured at around 17" cold. No pump. Took progress pics today, will get them up in a while. Have to get them off my phone.

Hit some good numbers again today. Wasn't sure what to expect since I depleted yesterday, so I was training with no carbs at all. Just downed some Maniac pre-workout and went after it.

BACK DAY

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 120x8

Hammer Grip Pulldowns
W/U: 180x12
Working Rest Pause: 220x7/220x4 * (Didn't get that 8th rep I've been wanting, but added one to the rest-pause, so still going up!)

1 Arm DB Rows *Upped my warm up set to see what I could do, got 12 and still stayed at 10 on my working set
W/U: 90x12
Working: 120x10

Underhand BB RowsI mis-read my log from last week and did 225 for my warm up vs. 205 last week 12 felt good, working set was a lot harder though
W/U: 225x12
Working: 245x7

Machine HyperextensionsNew go-to low back exercise. Will do deadlifts on leg day and lighter SLDLs in my Ham workout for a couple weeks I think
W/U: 170x20
Working: 200x10 (Full stack) *

All in all it was an awesome workout, I think the lifts going up even depleted goes to show how good Massularia is. I was literally the first person in the gym this morning, I always forget that they don't open till 9 on Saturdays haha. Was sitting outside waiting for the doors to open.

On a side note- For those looking for a good tasting weight gainer that isn't totally loaded down with calories, I got a tub of Universal Real Gains in a giveaway thread and the Cookies and Cream is amazing. Even comes with real cookie pieces in it!

Yesterday was my off day, no carbs and I ate a pound and a half of rotisserie chicken for dinner. Weighed in today at 186. So 10 days and around a pound gained. Arms measured at around 17" cold. No pump. Took progress pics today, will get them up in a while. Have to get them off my phone.

Hit some good numbers again today. Wasn't sure what to expect since I depleted yesterday, so I was training with no carbs at all. Just downed some Maniac pre-workout and went after it.

BACK DAY

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 120x8

Hammer Grip Pulldowns
W/U: 180x12
Working Rest Pause: 220x7/220x4 * (Didn't get that 8th rep I've been wanting, but added one to the rest-pause, so still going up!)

1 Arm DB Rows *Upped my warm up set to see what I could do, got 12 and still stayed at 10 on my working set
W/U: 90x12
Working: 120x10

Underhand BB RowsI mis-read my log from last week and did 225 for my warm up vs. 205 last week 12 felt good, working set was a lot harder though
W/U: 225x12
Working: 245x7

Machine HyperextensionsNew go-to low back exercise. Will do deadlifts on leg day and lighter SLDLs in my Ham workout for a couple weeks I think
W/U: 170x20
Working: 200x10 (Full stack) *

All in all it was an awesome workout, I think the lifts going up even depleted goes to show how good Massularia is. I was literally the first person in the gym this morning, I always forget that they don't open till 9 on Saturdays haha. Was sitting outside waiting for the doors to open.

On a side note- For those looking for a good tasting weight gainer that isn't totally loaded down with calories, I got a tub of Universal Real Gains in a giveaway thread and the Cookies and Cream is amazing. Even comes with real cookie pieces in it!

Shoulder day! And some Mass. notes

So today I found something new. I have several visible veins running all over my arms. One splits off at the shoulder and goes down the tricep to my forearm, prolly me new favorite. Took a pic at work because I keep talking about how much Massularia is bringing out my vascularity, and even with a crappy picture (iPhone 3gs), you can still see a couple bulging out. Note-Not flexed.

I'm lovin it! I am having a very successful bulk so far, and I think Mass is bringing out the best of both worlds. I'm getting strength gains literally every workout, along with vascularity going up, AND I just noticed new striations on my pecs yesterday. Promise I will stay awake tonight and get new progress pictures up! Early morning workouts have been wearing me down for sure! Had an awesome shoulder workout tonight, upped weight on pretty much everything and still PR'd! Here it is:

Seated DB Press
W/U: 60x12
W/U: 70x10
Working: 80x8 Went up easy as fuark. Form slipped so I stopped. Don't want to get hurt! *

Damn bro, some extremely impressive decline bench numbers at your weight. Love to see a video!!

Going to try to get one done in the next week. Hard to get a video when I'm the only one in the gym though lol. Usually grab the other early riser for a spot. I'll have to figure something out to get a good video!

I can go heavy on DB shrugs but they haven't ever grown well. Hoping BB will work for growth. May try the trap machine thing too. Would working them more often (2-3x/week) be ok or do they need more time to recover? I know that worked for calves. Don't know about traps...

I can go heavy on DB shrugs but they haven't ever grown well. Hoping BB will work for growth. May try the trap machine thing too. Would working them more often (2-3x/week) be ok or do they need more time to recover? I know that worked for calves. Don't know about traps...

The thing with traps is that they get worked all the time, be it with deadlifts, shoulder day, back day. Personally I've found that 6 high weight sets of 6-12 reps per week really work for growth.

Calves are entirely different in my opinion. Calves grow with frequency and high reps, whereas traps need their rest just like any other large muscle.

I still alter all groups between higher reps, slower speeds, etc.... so my body keeps guessing

Yeah, I am getting ready to start 8x8 for a while. Bout done with my 6 week run of Blood and Guts, gonna move to a high volume/intensity program for a bit. Going from a 7 set chest day to a 50 set chest day is gonna be weird as heck lol

Originally Posted by BulkyPinoy61

calves has always been my lagging body part, I've been hitting them every 3rd day and they're finally growing lol

I hit them daily for like 4 weeks and got an inch and a half on mine. Alternated between seated calf raises, standing calf raises, and calf presses. Arnold trained calves every day. They don't take the rocovery time of large muscles ;-)

Yeah, I am getting ready to start 8x8 for a while. Bout done with my 6 week run of Blood and Guts, gonna move to a high volume/intensity program for a bit. Going from a 7 set chest day to a 50 set chest day is gonna be weird as heck lol

I hit them daily for like 4 weeks and got an inch and a half on mine. Alternated between seated calf raises, standing calf raises, and calf presses. Arnold trained calves every day. They don't take the rocovery time of large muscles ;-)